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Fri 11 Nov 2009Chad pull-out would save €8m, says O'Dea
THE EXCHEQUER will save €8 million if the Defence Forces withdraw from the UN mission in Chad when their current mandate is finished next March, the Dáil has heard.
But Minister for Defence Willie O’Dea said “because of the good work being done and the expertise being gained by the Irish troops, it is my preference that we continue in Chad”.
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